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C3 DSG

1995 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Tigra86,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2007 118,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 May 2006 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2006 104,432 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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C3 DSG is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 86,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 DSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 DSG registered?

C3 DSG is a 1995 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is C3 DSG safe to buy?

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